Environmental Assessment Completed

Cascade Project

Superior National Forest Cook, Minnesota Gunflint Ranger District

This project proposes creating young forest through final harvest, improving diversity through intermediate harvest, restoring stand conditions through site preparation and prescribed burning and constructing temporary roads.

Location

The project is located about ten miles northwest of Grand Marais inTownships 61 and 62 North, Ranges 1 and 2 West

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/25/2007
2
Comment Period
12/21/2007
3
Decision
03/2008 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2008 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
Cascade Project Decision NoticeDecision Signed Date: 03/21/2008 Legal Notice Date: 03/21/2008
ForestsSuperior National Forest
DistrictsGunflint Ranger District
Road managementForest productsWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management